The following blog is a two-part series that explores how the arts and culture are contributing to the organization’s larger vision. In this second blog we hear from Radhika Fox, CEO and Katy Lackey, Senior Program Manager at the US Water Alliance about how arts and cultural strategies specifically came to inform both the professional … Continued
This post is by ELGL member Stephanie Chase, the founder of Constructive Disruption. Connect with Stephanie on LinkedIn and Twitter, and listen to her GovLove podcast. On Tuesday, May 19, an op-ed came out in Library Journal, which is one of the major publications in the library field. In it, academic library director Callan Bignoli … Continued
This webinar occurred on May 14, 2020. About the webinar: Prior to this unprecedented crisis, only some of our communications were virtual. Now, as a result of “shelter in place” orders across the nation, our only option is digital communication. What leading innovative techniques and strategies are being successfully used by cities? What is the … Continued
It’s Matt Horn…again…you can still find my rantings on Twitter and LinkedIn. What I’m Reading: When I’m not perusing the local take-out menus (helping regional economy–mind your business), I’m re-reading “Leaders Eat Last” by Simon Sinek. Great thoughts for these weird times… What I’m Watching: With a three year-old who stays up past my own … Continued
We had a recent ELGL Facebook Group anonymized question that sparked a lot of discussion: “What are your thoughts on smoking during video calls while working remotely?” Here’s a summary of the responses. And a reminder – you can submit an anonymous question! Just email us and we’ll post for you. I kind of view … Continued
The Opportunity Project (TOP), part of the Census Open Innovation Labs, is currently seeking collaborators for upcoming sprints focusing on the environment. For some background information, The Opportunity Project is an innovation program based out of the U.S. Census Bureau that brings together technologists, government, and communities to create digital products that tackle public facing challenges … Continued
Both the Connecticut Conference of Municipalities and FLO Analytics are ELGL members. Read more below about an innovative data sharing program they launched to engage their Congressional delegation: In May of 2020, the National League of Cities asked their state league affiliates to support the #CitiesAreEssential advocacy campaign by calling for direct federal aid for … Continued
On Tuesday, April 21, 2020, ELGL and the University of Oregon hosted a virtual #ELGLInspire event. Use the links below to watch the speakers, or review the event video in full. An agenda for the event is included below. Use this link to skip to each speaker/topic Watch the event in full: Quickfire Presentations: 10:15 … Continued
Today’s Morning Buzz comes to you from Nina Vetter, Pueblo West Metro District Manager, Pueblo West, Colorado Find me on LinkedIn or Twitter! What I’m Reading: Untamed by Glennon Doyle What I’m Listening to: Unlocking Us – Brene Brown’s podcast – it’s amazing! What I’m Watching: The Great British Baking Show I recently read John Maxwell’s book Good Leaders Ask … Continued
ELGL wants to practice what we preach, and that means reaffirming our commitment to our work on diversity, equity, and inclusion in local government, and data-driven decision making. We’ve hired a part time, limited duration position to work on the Diversity Dashboard, and other data projects, during the Summer of 2020. Learn more about Brian … Continued
